AUSTRALIAN CRICKET JUNIOR COACHING PRINCIPLES

Fostering the next generation of young cricketers by

providing a fun, positive and safe environment for every player to develop.

Have Fun – Play the Game Opportunities For All

> Trainings are more fun when you play games > Give every player the same opportunity.
and activities that set the right challenge Don’t favour better players
> Make aspects of training competitive and inclusive
ENCE CON > Provide opportunities for every player to

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experience all aspects of the game
> Value and reward the effort over performance
> Ensure every player has a role to play and feels

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> Foster problem solving – as Don Bradman
important in the team

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famously said, “Tell the players what you want
them to do, not how to do it”  > Embrace difference and individuality
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Player Development Retention Over Results

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> Make the junior experience about every player,

CE AR A > Measure your coaching success by the percentage
not the coach
> Get to know every player; find out what motivates
CH of players that return the following season. Do
not worry about win/loss record
them and keeps them coming to your sessions > Foster an environment that contributes to your
players feeling like the cricket club is the place to be
> Ask every player how they want to go about
their cricket > Help your players develop character, connect
with and respect each other and become more
> Focus on helping every player develop their skills
confident young people
and an understanding of the game